Waarschuwingen, Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital

Flood Warning issued May 25 at 8:09PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Morton affecting Redwood and Renville Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. .River levels rose slightly at Morton and Montevideo over the past 24 hours due to light precipitation in the region. Additional scattered showers are possible tonight and again on Monday, but precipitation amounts will average less than one half inch. As a result, steady or slowly falling river levels are expected through mid week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 700 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 700 PM CDT Saturday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady around 15.0 feet through Monday evening, then begin to slowly fall through the remainder of the week. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 03/24/1966. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.